The mental health of the national players is worried, the state of the game is sluggish, where will the career go?
In recent years, the mental health problems of Chinese men's basketball players have attracted much attention. Players such as Zhao Jiwei and Sun Minghui publicly confided in their anxiety and depression, and Shen Zijie bluntly said that most national players are facing similar challenges. These once heroic basketball warriors are now struggling under the weight of their mental health, which is heartbreaking. Where are their careers going, and will they be able to regain their former glory? This is really worth pondering.
The public disclosure of Zhao Jiwei and Sun Minghui undoubtedly made the mental health problems of the national players once again the focus. Zhao Jiwei once admitted on his personal social media that he once fell into war-weariness and even wanted to seek help from a psychiatrist. Sun Minghui was diagnosed with severe anxiety and moderate depression, and symptoms such as insomnia and palpitation have been troubled for a long time.
Shen Zijie bluntly pointed out that this generation of national players generally faces mental health challenges. As a former national teammate, Shen Zijie should have the most say in this. He admits that he also had war-weariness, which shows that this situation is not uncommon in the national team.
What is the cause of the mental health problems of the national players? Long-term high-intensity training and competition pressure are undoubtedly a major trigger. As professional athletes, they have to train for long hours and at high intensity every day, while also participating in intensive competitions. This kind of long-term physical and mental exertion can easily cause fatigue and anxiety.
For national players in the latter stages of their careers, the confusion and anxiety about the future is also a big psychological burden. As a professional athlete, life and career planning after retirement is a huge challenge. Many people may worry that they will not be able to adjust to their new life after retirement, which will undoubtedly increase the psychological stress.
The defeat on the field is also an important reason for the psychological problems of the national players. As top athletes, they are very demanding of themselves and can easily take a huge blow once they lose in an important event. For example, the painful experience of Guo Allen being expelled from the 2019 World Cup caused deep psychological trauma to him.
In the face of these problems, the national players need to receive all-round attention and help. In terms of training and game arrangement, the coaching staff and team leaders should reasonably control the intensity and give the national players sufficient rest time. Clubs and basketball associations should provide professional counselors for national players and provide them with psychological counseling on a regular basis. The understanding and support of family and fans is also very important.
The mental health issues of the national players have been exposed, and it is our responsibility to create an environment for them to develop their talents to the fullest while maintaining their physical and mental health. They are the backbone of Chinese basketball and our pride, and we should give them all-round care and care.
In addition to the mental health problems of national players, it is also a big regret that Guo Allen will not participate in the 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup.
For Guo Allen, the painful experience of the 2019 Men's Basketball World Cup is undoubtedly the darkest page of his career. That year, when the Chinese men's basketball team played against Poland in the group stage, Guo Allen was whistled by the referee for his second personal foul at a critical moment and was expelled from the court. After that, the Chinese team completely lost its backbone, and finally suffered a heavy defeat in that game, thus missing out on qualifying for the round of 16.
After that goal, everything went haywire. Guo Allen's mood at the time can be imagined, he once said bitterly in an interview after the game: "I am very sad, because I feel that our team has done a lot of hard work, but did not get the results we deserve. Looking at the dejected appearance of his teammates, Guo Allen's inner self-blame cannot be described in words.
Zhao Jiwei doesn't seem to let go of this knot. For a long time, his personal social media page was pinned to the top of the Weibo account of the September 8, 2019 match, as if to remind himself that he must be ashamed next time. However, recently, Zhao Jiwei canceled the top of this Weibo, and it seems that he has let go of this obsession.
But for Guo Allen, the 2023 Men's Basketball World Cup may be the last fight of his career. As a veteran born in 93, Guo Allen will be 30 years old in 2023, and this may be his last chance to participate in the World Cup. By the time of the next World Cup in 2027, he will be 34 years old and will almost certainly not be selected.
The end of the 2023 World Cup also means that Guo Allen's career will enter the twilight. Whether this supernova, who once had high hopes, will be able to regain his former style in the last leg of his career, and whether it will bring a memorable moment for the Chinese men's basketball team?
Compared with Guo Allen's personal regrets, the Liaoning men's basketball team is high-spirited in the new season and aims to regain its strength. According to the search results, the Liaoning team has the most complete lineup in the new season, and its strength should not be underestimated. They not only signed scorer Cooper, but also ushered in the comeback of Guo Allen, which can be said to be the strongest lineup.
In addition to Guo Allen and Cooper, the other main forces of the Liaoning team are also extraordinary. Veterans Ferg and Moreland are still on the inside, and their defense is full of strength. The young Hudson and Zeng Cheng are the main force of the attack, and the speed and explosiveness are first-class.
With such a lineup, the Liaoning team will undoubtedly be a strong contender for the championship in the new season. They are likely to meet their archrivals in the semi-finals, the Guangdong men's basketball team. According to the search results, the possibility of the Liaoyue battle meeting in the semi-finals is very high.
Speaking of Guangdong, we have to mention the insulting storm of Hongyuan fans against Sun Minghui. Although the search results do not directly mention this matter, it is not difficult to see that the conflict between the two sides has intensified. Whether Guangdong and Zhejiang Guangsha can meet safely in the playoffs has become an unknown.
If there is a real clash, the Guangdong team will undoubtedly fall into a reputational crisis. As a traditional powerhouse, they should take action to maintain sportsmanship, seriously deal with illegal fans, and call for civility and rationality. Only in this way can we regain our honor and win the respect of the public.
The Chinese men's basketball team will face many challenges in the new season. The mental health of the national players needs to be taken seriously, and Guo Allen's career will also come to an end. However, the Liaoning team has a strong lineup and may be able to create good results this season. And the Guangdong team also needs to resolve internal contradictions and rebuild a positive image.
We all hope that the Chinese men's basketball team can be fully revitalized and win more honors on the world stage. As fans, we will continue to support them and stay with them.